Manchester United boss van Gaal eyes German World Cup winner

Manchester United have sent scouts to keep tabs on German World Cup winner Benedikt Howedes ahead of a possibly January move, according to reports.
Louis van Gaal is said to be keen to bolster his back-line following a series of calamitous performances so far this season and although Howedes is a key part of Schalke’s squad, he could be available for as little as £14 million.